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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.62, 15,648.58 and 6,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.62, 15,648.58 and 6,303.34 is: 8,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.62 : 15,648.58 = 6,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.62/15,648.58 = 6,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.62x = 15,648.58 × 6,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.62x = 98,638,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,638,277.40/11,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.32

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